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chapter 5 lesson 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Polis | A Greek city-state is called a polis. Because Greece is mountainous, people established cities in the valleys. |
| Agora | unique government and culture, but each polis also had similar features. For example, each polis had an agora, |
| Tyrants | Across Greece, there was frequent conflict between citizens and their rulers, allowing tyrants to seize power illegally. Tyrants |
| Oligarchies | These rulers passed on this role to their sons, keeping the right to rule within the family. Other city-states were oligarchies, |
| Aristocracy | aristocrats, held power. This type of government is called an aristocracy. Across Greece, there was frequent conflict between citizens |
| Democracy | A democracy is a kind of government where citizens vote on laws and decisions. The Greek word "demokratia" means "rule by the eople." |